Dressler's Syndrome
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Dressler's Syndrome Symptoms
Symptoms of Dressler's syndrome include:
Chest pain
May worsen when leaning forward
May worsen when taking a deep breath
Left
shoulder pain
Fever
Shortness of breath
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Related Conditions
Autoimmune disease
Heart attack
Pericarditis
Pleurisy
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
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Last Updated: Apr 17, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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